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LY56 DHA

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 DHA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 65,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 65,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,081 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 55,768 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X2 Repairable ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre slightly worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 18 Dec 2023 51,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre slightly worn on edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,434 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,450 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 48,767 miles

wet test

Pass 4 Jan 2020 48,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 48,021 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position damage to front of car (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 48,009 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 47,356 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 47,356 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 45,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,919 miles

n/side front sight damage to outer sill

Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,046 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed (in open position).

Exhaust rear expansion box heavily corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of shoes, drums and wheel cylinders. Plus lubricate back plate shoes mounting points.

Fail 6 Dec 2014 44,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet safety catch siezed (in open position).

Exhaust rear expansion box heavily corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of shoes, drums and wheel cylinders. Plus lubricate back plate shoes mounting points.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 43,276 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 41,316 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,911 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 38,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,361 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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LY56 DHA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY56 DHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY56 DHA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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